Syleena Johnson life and biography

Syleena Johnson a Harvey, Illinois native became a famous R&B/Soul singer who debuted in music on her father's 1994 album Back in the Game, as singer and songwriter as well.

Her official debut recording album Love Hangover was released on January 26, 1999 and it included 2 songs written by Diana Ross. Her music career than began with the releasing of several "Chapters" :

Chapter 1: Love, Pain & Forgiveness (2001)
Chapter 2: The Voice (2002)
Chapter 3: The Flesh (2005)
I Am Your Woman: The Best of Syleena Johnson (2008)
Chapter 4: Labor Pains (2009)
Chapter 5: Underrated (2011)

For the Chapter 1, Syleena wrote all the songs on the CD, excerpt her first single penned by R&B crooner R. Kelly. Chapter 2 released in November 2002 was the soulstress' personal feelings. Chapter 3: The Flesh featured production and appearances from some of the most respected artists in the industry. Kanye West produced the heavenly "Suddenly (Bulls-eye)", which featured fellow Chicagoan Common. Further artists to make appearances on the album included Jermaine Dupri, Twista and Anthony Hamilton.

Chapter 4: Labor Pains was Syleena's first on her own record label 'Aneelys Records'. The first single to be released from the album was 'It Is True', produced by fellow Chicagoan 'Toxic', who has previously produced artists such as Keyshia Cole and Monica. Due to lack of radio support the single did not appear on any of the Billboard Charts, however it was extremely well received by fans and critics.

As for the latest studio album "Underrated" she has predominantly worked with Toxic and a number of high-profile producers and artists. It includes 12 tracks, and was released on August 19th.

Her awards include:

2001: Billboard Music Video Award nomination for Best Adult Contemporary New Artist Clip of the Year ("I Am Your Woman").
2004: BET Award nomination for Viewers Choice Award for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2004: Vibe Award nomination for Reelest Video for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2004: MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Video for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2004: MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Male Video for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2004: MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best New Artist for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2004: MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Hip-Hop Video for "All Falls Down" (shared nomination with Kanye West).
2005: Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "All Falls Down"
2005: Chicago Music Award win for Best Female Vocalist
2005: Truth Award win for Top Single for "Hypnotic"

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